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Durban FilmMart Head on Why This Year’s Event Is ‘Looking Inward’ as African Screen Industries Strive to ‘Create Solutions’ on Their Own Terms
The Durban FilmMart returns for its 17th edition with a full slate of conversations and events looking to build on the l...
‘The Platform’ Co-Producer David Matamoros of Doce Entertainment Spain Boards Matías Rojas’ ‘Dog Legs’ (EXCLUSIVE)
In one of the later deals pacted at the San Sebastian Festival, Spain’s David Matamoros of Doce Entertainment boarded Ma...
Madrid Audiovisual Cluster Dives Deeper into New Business Models, AI and Emerging Technologies at Iberseries & Platino Industria
The Madrid Audiovisual Cluster (MAC), an economic interest group comprising close to 100 Madrid-based companies, has put...
Mayor Zohran Mamdani Refuses Jimmy Kimmel’s Request to Text Trump a Selfie of Them
“Jimmy Kimmel Live” is back in Brooklyn. The late-night show has returned to the New York City borough for a week of sho...
Jon Stewart Takes Aim at Trump’s Meeting With Chinese President: ‘How Does America Even Stay on the Map?’
On Monday night’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart gave audiences a comedic rundown of the recent developments i...
‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ Tops U.K., Ireland Box Office
Disney’s “Avengers: Endgame Encore” dominated the U.K. and Ireland box office, debuting in first place with £4.1 million...
Dennis Haskins, ‘Saved by the Bell’ Star, Dies at 75
Dennis Haskins, the actor best known for portraying Principal Richard Belding on “Saved by the Bell,” has died. He was 7...
Todd Rundgren Slams Taylor Swift, Says She ‘Ruined Music’ and Is ‘the Apotheosis of Mediocrity’
Todd Rundgren, the singer-songwriter and producer behind hits like “Hello It’s Me” and “I Saw the Light,” recently slamm...
‘School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play’ Broadway Review: An Exceptional Portrait of Black Girlhood
Late girlhood has a sacredness that can’t be replicated. It’s a particular time in life between innocence and adulting, ...
‘Hirayasumi’ Anime Unveils Footage, Key Visual and Lead Voice Cast Ahead of NHK Debut
New footage from the anime adaptation of Shinzo Keigo’s manga “Hirayasumi” has been unveiled, along with a key visual an...
Rob Lowe Says ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’ Sequel Is Still ‘In the Works,’ Confirms There’s a Script: ‘All of Us Actors Want to Do It’
Rob Lowe finally has an update on the long-discussed “St. Elmo’s Fire” sequel. “It is definitely in the works, for sure,...
Former ‘South Park’ Writer Launches Site to Expose Information About Cornell University Sexual Assault Case: ‘There Will Be Accountability’
Following the news that a former Cornell student had accused seven men of raping and drugging her at a frat house party ...
John Le Carré’s Cold War Spymaster George Smiley Returns in First Look at Matthew Macfadyen in ‘Legacy of Spies’
John Le Carré’s legendary British Cold War spy George Smiley, last seen on screens in the acclaimed film “Tinker Tailer ...
How to Watch Tonight’s ‘All American’ Series Finale Online Free
After eight seasons and more than 100 episodes, The CW’s “All American” bids farewell tonight. The high school football ...
CBS and MTV VMAs Attract a Combined 8.4 Million Viewers, Making it the Most-Watched Since 2015 and Up 51% From Last Year
The Moon Man still has some life. CBS’ and MTV’s coverage of the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards averaged a combined 8.43 mi...
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Re-Release in the Works With New Footage
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is getting a re-release with new footage, Variety has confirmed, although details about what...
After a Booming Year, Horror Insiders Debate the Genre’s Future at Fantastic Fest: ‘You Can Take Big Swings and You’re Mitigating Your Risk’
2026 was filled with visionary horror films that rocked the box office, like “Obsession” and “Backrooms.” But what does ...
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Star Alan Cumming Says ‘I Don’t Fully Understand the Plot’ and Only Acted With Florence Pugh’s Stunt Double
Alan Cumming is starring in “Avengers: Doomsday” but told SiriusXM point blank: “To be honest, I don’t fully understand ...
James H. Rosenfield, Sr., Former Executive VP of CBS Broadcast Group, Dies at 97
James H. Rosenfield, Sr., a former top CBS executive who helped build the network into a cultural powerhouse, died Sept....
Paramount and States Defend Antitrust Settlement From Sen. Booker’s Criticisms
Paramount and a coalition of 12 state attorneys general defended their antitrust settlement on Monday from a series of c...
Bob Chapek Still Feels ‘Let Down’ by Bob Iger and Disney: ‘They’ve Attempted to Erase Me’
When Bob Chapek assumed the helm of the Disney empire in February 2020 as Bob Iger’s personally picked successor, it fel...
Disney and Columbia Sportswear Expand Partnership With Mickey Mouse ‘Outdoor Club Collection’: Shop the Full Lineup Here
Mickey Mouse is heading to the trail in a new collection from Columbia Sportswear. Disney has teamed up with the outerwe...
The Best Celebrity Memoirs of 2026: Sylvester Stallone, Ari Emmanuel, Lena Dunham and More
The memoir has become a new rite of passage for Hollywood stars, who have turned to the medium as a way to tell their st...
Victor Glover, First Black Astronaut to Fly to the Moon, Signs With CAA (EXCLUSIVE)
CAA has signed astronaut Victor Glover for representation in all areas. Glover is a retired U.S. Navy captain and an eme...
Kristen Stewart, Riley Keough and Wagner Moura to Star in Olivier Assayas’ Next Film ‘Spiritual World’
French director Olivier Assayas (“The Wizard of the Kremlin”) has set his next movie, “Spiritual World,” with a starry c...
Matt Groening on the Future of ‘Futurama’ as the Series Gets Another Finale: ‘We Will Rise Again’ (EXCLUSIVE)
“Futurama” is over. Long live “Futurama!” As the long-running animated series wraps its Season 14 Monday on Hulu, there ...
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Season 23 Casts Sarah Levy, Martin Martinez and Trevor Tordjman (EXCLUSIVE)
“Grey’s Anatomy” is filling out its Season 23 cast: Sarah Levy, Martin Martinez and Trevor Tordjman have joined in guest...
Anne Hathaway Blocked from ‘Hot Ones’ on ‘Verity’ Press Tour After Doctor Warns It Could Disrupt Pregnancy: ‘I Might Go Into Early Labor’
Anne Hathaway’s “Verity” press tour has included solo podcast appearances and joint on-camera interviews with her co-sta...
Carrie Coon Set to Receive Vancouver’s First Luminary Award (EXCLUSIVE)
Carrie Coon will be the first recipient of the Vancouver International Film Festival’s new Luminary Award in the acting ...
Amazon to Develop ‘Shadow Work’ Series Based on Adrienne Miller Short Story, Marc Resteghini to Produce (EXCLUSIVE)
In a competitive situation, Amazon MGM Studios is set to develop a series based on the short story “Shadow Work” by Adri...
‘Stillwater’: Amazon Series Based on Graphic Novel Casts Ben Hardy in Lead Role
Ben Hardy is set to star in the series adaptation of the graphic novel “Stillwater” at Amazon Prime Video, Variety has l...
‘Crew Girl’ Star Miku Martineau on the Show’s Love Triangle and Her Hopes for an All-Girls Team in Season 2
Just like the training their characters had to endure, the cast of Netflix’s latest YA hit series “Crew Girl” attended a...
Fox News Expands Podcasts With All-Female ‘the Girls’
Fox News, which has in recent months made new efforts to broaden its suite of podcasts, is launching one that will featu...
Michael Che Sets Third Netflix Special ‘Shot in Minnesota’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Michael Che is coming back to Netflix with another stand-up special. “Shot in Minnesota,” his third hour for the streame...
Law&Crime Launches ‘Partners in Crime’ Initiative, Six New Series With Court TV
Law&Crime announced six new series as part of the “Partners in Crime” initiative in collaboration with Court TV. The...
‘Elsinore’ Trailer: Andrew Scott Plays AIDS-Afflicted ‘Hamlet’ Actor Ian Charleson in Heartbreaking Biographical Drama
Focus Features has released the trailer for “Elsinore,” the Andrew Scott-led drama from director Simon Stone. The film w...
Margot Robbie’s ‘Neighbours’ Episodes to Be Recut Into a Microdrama by RoseBerry for Its Epis Platform (EXCLUSIVE)
Long-running Australian soap opera “Neighbours” is being recut into short-form vertical video by RoseBerry Media for its...
NBC Taps 100th Anniversary to Hook More Advertisers With Tentpole Events
The network is 100 years old. The commercials, however, are new. NBCUniversal is trying to expand the sponsorship model ...
Music Industry Moves: Lydia Kanuga Launches When There Are Nine PR Firm
Veteran publicist Lydia Kanuga, previously of the Chamber Group, Def Jam and Columbia Records, has launched her own firm...
Oasis Documentary ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger’ Sets Hulu, Disney+ Streaming Release Date
Oasis’ highly anticipated documentary “Don’t Look Back in Anger,” which charts the reunion of brothers Noel and Liam Gal...
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